SummaryThe Manager, Blue Book Procurement, plays a key strategic role in managing the ethical sourcing and project management for Tiffany & Co.’s Blue Book collections, custom orders, and connoisseur stone events. This role requires strong project management capabilities, exceptional cross-functional collaboration, and expertise in supplier relationship management. The Manager ensures that all procurement activities align with established standards of quality, ethics, budgets and timing while leading a high-performing team and supporting long-term business growth.
Responsibilities- Oversee the end-to-end procurement process for Blue Book gemstones, ensuring timely availability in alignment with Design and Product Development deadlines.
- Develop, implement, and manage sourcing project plans that align with business timelines, quality standards, and budget parameters.
- Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to define procurement objectives, proactively manage risks, and ensure alignment with merchandising and product development strategies.
- Continuously evaluate and refine procurement processes to improve agility, operational efficiency, and speed to market.
- Provide monthly reports on challenges and risks, offering actionable solutions to mitigate potential issues and meet business objectives.
- Serve as a central liaison across internal partners, including Category Management, Design, Product Development, Grading Labs and Operations, to ensure procurement activities support business deadlines.
- Partner with European Procurement team for procurement alignment.
- Lead and develop a high-performing team by setting performance expectations, delivering ongoing feedback, and conducting performance evaluations to foster growth.
- Cultivate a high-performance culture focused on accountability, innovation, and continuous development.
- Proactively identify and implement talent development strategies, offering training, mentorship, and upskilling opportunities to enhance both technical and leadership competencies within the team.
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with approved gemstone suppliers, ensuring consistent communication.
- Oversee supplier performance management by understanding market availability, skillset strengths, quality consistency, service provided, and proactive issue resolution.
- Negotiate supplier terms and pricing while upholding Tiffany & Co.’s commitment to responsible and ethical sourcing.
- Explore and evaluate new supplier opportunities to drive innovation, cost optimization, and long-term supply security.
- Demonstrate safety leadership by adherence to workplace safety policies and procedures.
Requirements- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Arts, or a related field; gemological certification preferred.
- At least 5 years of experience in gemstone and/or diamond procurement, product development or manufacturing, preferably within the luxury jewelry industry.
- Experience in leading and managing high-functioning teams.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across functional areas and with external partners.
- Commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity, quality, and customer service.
- GIA Graduate Gemologist preferred.
- Experience with Product Development or jewelry manufacturing preferred.
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